The Kyles of Bute is the sea channel situated at the northern end of the Isle of Bute in the River Clyde and between the mainland villages of Colintraive, Kames and Tighnabruaich, in Argyll and Bute on the Cowal Peninsula on the west coast of Scotland. The picturesque Kyles are a designated National Scenic Area and a popular tourist destination with beautiful beaches and shoreline walks, there are hotels, holiday accommodation, pubs, shops and plenty places to eat in the area. Boat-tours are an excellent way to explore the Kyles, there is a sailing school in the village of Tighnabruaich offering courses in sailing, windsurfing and power boating. Clyde Steamers regularly cruise the Kyles including the tourist attraction, The Waverly, a replica of the 1940 original and the last sea going paddle steamer. There are ferry links to the Isle of Bute to the main town Rothesay from Wemyss Bay on the Clyde coast and a smaller ferry from Rhubodach at the north end of Bute to Colintraive in Cowal. Bute has many archaeological and historical sites including chambered cairns, standing stones, an Iron Age fort at Dunagoil and the 12th century Rothesay Castle. Activities offered around the Cowal Peninsula include clay-pigeon shooting, quad-biking, boat-trips, canoeing, scuba-diving, walking tours, cycle routes, fishing and golfing; with a course on Bute and another in Kames.
Places to Stay near Kyles Of Bute
The Royal an Lochan (3.59 miles)
The Royal an Lochan, offers 11 luxury en suite rooms, most having views over the stunning Kyles of Bute. With a friendly service, free wifi and great food either in ... More | visit website
Tighnabruaich Hotel (3.88 miles)
Kilfinan Hotel (4.23 miles)
Colintraive Hotel (4.95 miles)
Spectacular views across the Kyles of Bute to the island. Fully refurbished to high standard. Award winning chef. Superb bar meals infront of log fire of bar with great atmosphere. ... More
Glenburn Hotel (6.03 miles)
The Ardyne (6.21 miles)
Our comfortable hotel is an elegant ... More | visit website
St Ebba (6.21 miles)
Stonefield Castle Hotel (8.25 miles)
Spoil yourself and stay in a Castle which is an outstanding example of Scottish baronial Architecture. Built in 1837 and in keeping with its unique situation and character, many of the original ... More
Victoria Hotel (8.49 miles)
Overlooking the harbour front in the village of Tarbert on the shores of loch fyne, this diminutive hotel offers dedicated, informal accommodation. Known through-out the village for its sunny yellow exterior, the Victoria Hotel can you ... More | visit website
West Loch Hotel (10.05 miles)
The West Loch Hotel dates from circa 1780, retaining many of its original features. This charming former Coaching Inn is now a modern hotel and restaurant offering fresh, distinctive, well-priced food along with comfortable rooms and wonderful views ... More | visit website
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